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Except it was likely necessary.
The driver didn’t get out. She’d given them explicit instructions after she had the private security company fly from Miami to the island, then to the east coast of Mexico where three rented armored SUVs met them. They’d hustled—and she’d paid extra for it. But all Kenna wanted to do was get Maizie and Stairns, then get out of Mexico.
Jax had stayed behind with the FBI even though she’d argued that he should come with her and get medical treatment. No way should the guy be out of the hospital.
Did he listen? No.
I’ll find you. Let me wrap this up.
Maybe he thought he was doing her and Maizie a favor, making sure it was actually over. Or he figured the less the FBI had eyes on her, the better. Or he needed space. Or…
She should quit worrying about it.
“Maizie.” She touched the girl’s hand. The teen stared at the tinted window, her eyes unseeing. Kenna tugged on her hand. “Maizie, I need to know if…you were raped. Because if you were, I’d like you to see a doctor. You don’t want…injuries that go untreated.”
Maizie said nothing.
“Honey, if I find a doctor you can be comfortable with, can you let her take a look at you?”
Maizie’s fingers flexed. Just the barest movement.
“I’m going to take that as a yes.” Kenna held herself very still. “I’m going to be with you every step, and we’re going to make sure you aren’t in pain. Then we’re going to get Stairns and go home. Okay?”
Just then, Stairns’ wife stepped outside the hospital, wringing her hands in front of her.
Kenna’s stomach clenched.Please tell me he’s all right.“Look.” She tugged on Maizie’s hand and used her other to push open the door. “Elizabeth is here.” Not giving Maizie much choice but to go with her, Kenna climbed out.
Elizabeth gave her a hug.
“We’re in one piece,” Kenna said. “How is Stairns?”
Maizie sat in the open door.
“He’s awake,” Elizabeth said. “I had to convince him you were on your way, or he’d have unhooked himself and come after you.”
“I couldn’t believe it when you said you were already on your way.” Kenna had called Stairns’ wife right after she’d booked the private security company.
Elizabeth shrugged. “I knew when they didn’t check in that something had happened, and a member of staff from the hospital called me when he went into surgery. I haven’t been here long.”
“It’s really good to see you.” Kenna didn’t want this to just be about Maizie when Elizabeth was also here for her husband, but the teen needed to be carefully guided through this.
“There’s a crowd gathering.” Elizabeth leaned close and said to Maizie, “Let’s get inside before it gets busy out here.”
Kenna helped the girl stand.
Elizabeth said, “I’ve got her,” and walked with Maizie into the hospital.
The front passenger unfolded himself from the SUV and stood. Kenna blinked. He was at least six four, and that suit had to have been fitted to NFL player size. Hair shaved close to his head, and a tiny scar in his left eyebrow. Midthirties and the size of a bear.
Of the three SUVs, now causing quite the spectacle, she spotted at least five men, one woman. Kenna had no idea if this was the whole team. She’d called the first number for a private security company in Miami with their own helicopter, and it had said on the website they covered Mexico as a specialty.
Money took care of the rest.
She might have to buy last year’s model RV for her next home, but it was worth it to make sure Maizie felt safe. Honestly, she was glad they were here as well.
The legacy of royalties from her father’s book sales finally put to good use.
Maybe she should donate some to the church here—or the local school.
